Junior Technical Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Junior Technical Assistant make in the United States?

As of April 01, 2026, the average salary for a Junior Technical Assistant in the United States is $45,005 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $22.

However, a Junior Technical Assistant's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $53,623
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $40,402 to $49,516
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $36,212
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Junior Technical Assistant Salaries by Percentile

Annual
Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $49,516 $4,126 $952 $24
Average $45,005 $3,750 $865 $22
25th Percentile $40,402 $3,367 $777 $19
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Key Factors That Influence Junior Technical Assistant Salaries

A Junior Technical Assistant's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Do Junior Technical Assistant Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Junior Technical Assistants. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

  • District of Columbia: $49,829.
  • California: $49,640.
  • Massachusetts: $48,978.

Top Paying Cities for Junior Technical Assistants

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $56,764
  • San Francisco: $56,206
  • Oakland: $54,959

What Skills Can Increase a Junior Technical Assistant's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Customer Service (Mentioned in 3.09% Job Postings): Customer service is the provision of service to customers before, during and after a purchase. The perception of success of such interactions is dependent on employees "who can adjust themselves to the personality of the guest". Customer service concerns the priority an organization assigns to customer service relative to components such as product innovation and pricing. In this sense, an organization that values good customer service may spend more money in training employees than the average organization or may proactively interview customers for feedback. From the point of view of an overall sales process engineering effort, customer service plays an important role in an organization's ability to generate income and revenue. From that perspective, customer service should be included as part of an overall approach to systematic improvement. One good customer service experience can change the entire perception a customer holds towards the organization.
  • Technical Documentation (Mentioned in 2.77% Job Postings): Is a generic term for the classes of information created to describe (in technical language) the use, functionality or architecture of a product, system or service.
  • Outsourcing (Mentioned in 2.01% Job Postings): Ability to hire and maintain relationships with parties outside the company that provide needed tasks and services.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Customer Service 3.09%
Technical Documentation 2.77%
Outsourcing 2.01%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on a Junior Technical Assistant's salary.
  • Computer Engineering: Can increase your salary by up to 23%.
  • Windows Servers: Can increase your salary by up to 18%.
  • Analysis: Can increase your salary by up to 13%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Computer Engineering
$55,356
23%
Windows Servers
$53,105
18%
Analysis
$50,855
13%
Customer Solutions
$49,055
9%
Computer Science
$49,055
9%
Project Management
$48,155
7%
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How Education impacts a Junior Technical Assistant's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Junior Technical Assistants enter the field with a No Diploma degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for a Junior Technical Assistant with a No Diploma is between $45,974 and $49,109).

Junior Technical Assistant Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Junior Technical Assistant
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 43.8%
High School 43.8%
Associates 31.3%
Bachelors 25.0%
Masters 0.0%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Junior Technical Assistant Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how a Junior Technical Assistant's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on April 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Junior Technical Assistant

Salaries for a Junior Technical Assistant can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $50,060 in 2023 to around $48,092 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Junior Technical Assistant salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Junior Technical Assistant Over Time

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$48,863
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